TEENAGE striker is hoping to make up for the disappointment of last year by helping Hearts to a second consecutive League Cup final.

Jambo striker Callum Paterson is determined to get a crack at Hampden (Photo: Eric McCowat Photography)

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CALLUM PATERSON wants to make up for his Hampden heartache last season – by firing Hearts all the way in the League Cup.

The Jambos take on Queen of the South on Wednesday in their quest to atone for last season’s final defeat to St Mirren.

But teenager Paterson just wants to sample the atmosphere at the national stadium – after missing out with a foot injury last time out.

Sitting in the stand back in March was the lowest moment of his career.

Paterson, who scored the opener in yesterday’s agonising 2-1 defeat at Ross County, said: “I was gutted last year – I missed the semi-final as well. To have played at Hampden aged 18 would have been incredible so to miss out was devastating. I felt like a spare part.

“But we are trying to replicate the good run again and it would be great if we could get to another final.”

Paterson insists the cup runs have brought out the best in the young Tynecastle side.

He added: “The team spirit was great last season. It was the same in the last round against Raith and we just need to keep going.”

Hearts assistant manager Billy Brown said: “I’ve been in League Cup finals before, with Hearts and Kilmarnock, and lost. You learn that losing a cup final is something you don’t want to experience again, if possible.

“After last season’s final the lads will realise what it takes to win the cup and want to put that right.